silicon and oxygen
The main constituent of sand is Silicon Dioxide. This compound contains silicon and oxygen.
2 elements
Elements consist of only one kind of atom (i.e. carbon or Phosphorus). Compounds are made of two or more different elements that are chemically bound together (i.e. carbon + oxygen = carbon dioxide, a compound). Mixtures are similar to compounds, but they are not chemically bound together and can be physically separated or filtered (i.e. sand and water).
Sand is mainly made up of Silicon dioxide. The elements making this compound are Silicon and Oxygen. SiO2 is a very hard compound.
Mixtures can be divided into two categories: homogeneous mixtures, where the components are evenly distributed and not easily distinguished, and heterogeneous mixtures, where the components are not evenly distributed and can be visually distinguished.
It makes mud, to an extent
Sand essentially contains silicon dioxide (SiO2) and oxygen.
Sand is a mixture, not a compound, as it is made up of different elements such as silicon, oxygen, and occasionally other minerals. These elements are not chemically bonded together in a specific ratio to form a new substance.
No, aluminum is an element. A common form of sand is silicon dioxide, a compound of two elements neither of which is aluminum.
with sand
Elements are pure substances composed of only one type of atom. They cannot be broken down further by chemical means. Mixtures, on the other hand, are composed of two or more different substances that are physically combined and can be separated by physical means.
No, silicone is not a primary compound of sand. Sand is mainly composed of silica, which is a compound made of silicon and oxygen. Silicones are synthetic compounds made from silicon, oxygen, and other elements like carbon and hydrogen.